Appear Offline on Facebook Messenger

It might be useful to learn how to appear offline on the Facebook Messenger app, especially when one doesn't want to be disturbed by new messages. This option is well hidden and may have gone unnoticed by many Facebook Messenger users. 

Go Offline on Facebook Messenger

Open the Facebook Messenger app and open your address book. Tap on the Active tab and then toggle the switch displayed next to your name to the Off position: 
Facebook Chat has been turned off and you no longer appear in the Active tab of your friends. While it won't prevent people from sending you new messages, most of them will think that you're offline.

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